Yes, Fast Food CAN Be Healthy!

In a perfect world, you'd be able to teleport to your kitchen and cook up a healthy, delicious meal every time your stomach started to rumble. But come on — you know that's impossible 24/7! Sometimes your only option is to hit the drive-through between practice and work. That's why reader Nikea, 14, from Detroit wants to know: "Are there any good choices at a restaurant like McDonald's or Burger King?"

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Here's what Hungry Girl, our expert on all stuff yummy and good for you, had to say about it!

Hey, Nikea! That's an excellent question and not as tricky to answer as you'd think. If you're looking for healthier options at fast-food restaurants you should stick with chicken (and grilled, not breaded or fried!). If you're getting a sandwich, mustard and ketchup is always a better choice than "special sauce" or mayo. There are a lot of great salad options now at BK (the TENDERGRILL Garden Salad is good) and McDonald's (love the Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken), too. Definitely skip the fries and onion rings and say no to shakes. Fast-food places offer some fun sides and snacky items as well. I love the Apple Dippers at McD's and BK's Apple Fries. And McDonald's low-fat ice cream cones ROCK! Happy chewing!